May 27, 2012 Leave a comment
A handbag?
Product design duo Maigrau’s tables were on display, all made exclusively in Germany - they’re just behind those large HANDBAGS which really grabbed us!
Corking
Meanwhile our good friends Deadgood were showing their Cork Coffee Table – the PR team like objects that are made of cork and are rounded in shape…
May 27, 2012 Leave a comment
Clerkenwell Design Week saw the launch of Imogen Heath’s first full collection of fabrics and wallpapers since establishing her business in July 2011.
Contemporary, but we thought with a whiff of nostalgia, her patterns have caught the attention of British retailer Heal’s and us too. An exclusive collection of colourful cushions were on sale and we were just disappointed we didn’t have our largest shopping bag with us… because when we saw SCP Contracts’ Ernest pouffe and Frank pouffe covered in some beautiful textiles we wanted them too!
May 15, 2012 Leave a comment
If you, like us, have never had the pleasure of travelling Upper Class with Virgin Atlantic then see what you’ve been missing.
The first Virgin Atlantic A330 flight took off from London to New York recently with a brand new bar and Upper Class cabin designed by VW + BS Studio in partnership with the Virgin Atlantic team.
Definitely not what you expect to see at 30,000ft.
See more of this amazing new cabin on Design Boom.
May 14, 2012 1 Comment
The New W Hotel in Koh Samui is just stunning. In an amazing retreat round lounge spaces emerge from the water to create a spectacular place to relax.
The hotel overlooks the Gulf of Thailand and this beautiful escape was designed by MAPS Design studio as a collection of imagined spaces shaping a welcoming paradise.
See more of the New W Hotel on FresHome.
April 29, 2012 Leave a comment
On display at Milan Design Week 2012, ‘Liquidkristal’ is a new glass technique developed by British designer Ross Lovegrove in collaboration with Czech glass and crystal producers Lasvit.
Using a high precision heat transfer process to create organic-like glass panels, this innovative product has been developed for use in large-scale architectural installations. The manufacturer says ‘The system facilitates the precise forming of any mathematically describable design, and individual panels can showcase slightly ‘shifted’ versions of the model, creating the effect of an organically flowing pattern across a building or other large structure.’
This innovative production method lets designers or architects control the level of opacity of segments of glass, allowing the creation of spaces where features can be highlighted and others blended through a play of colour and light.
A very interesting development. Find out more here.
April 15, 2012 1 Comment
Two new interior design trade fairs are set to open their doors in London next year.
In a brave move in a market that has seen the demise of several shows, including Design Prima, in recent years Office Interiors at Earls Court and DX, at Excel, will avoid the September Interiors scrum focussing on the beginning of the year.
Office Interiors is organised by Diversified Business Communications and will be held on 13th and 14th February. The organisers present the show as a ’vibrant, fresh and exciting new event dedicated to the UK’s office interior industry’.
DX is organised by UBM and launched by Ian Rudge, co-founder of the 100% Design and Tent shows, in collaboration with graphic designer Neville Brody and architect Ad Rogers. The show will focus on the relationship between design and technology and will be at Excel on 19th and 21st May 2013.
April 13, 2012 Leave a comment
We recently came across this blog by Tiger who apparently also blogs for Swedish Elle Decor.
‘From Scandinavia with Love‘ features a wide range of great designs from Northern Europe including furniture, lighting, textiles, tableware and accessories from designers large and small.
This is well worth a visit for some great design – click here
April 6, 2012 Leave a comment
These wall stickers are great fun for any home – you could even buy them for the kids!
They are designed by Dan Golden Studio and available from Blik.
March 18, 2012 Leave a comment
These beautiful stairs were designed by Tétrarc Architects for the School of Arts in Saint Herblain, France. They link two floors within the School of Arts – the ‘red conch music and dance theater’ on the first floor and an exhibition space located on the second floor.
The project was finished in 2010, however we felt that this stunning design was worth a mention.
Photography by Stéphane Chalmeau
March 16, 2012 1 Comment
Karndean Designflooring have teamed up with IOBAC ltd, 3M and InterfaceFLOR to offer one of the most innovative flooring system to hit the market in recent times.
Time spent installing or changing flooring can mean losing valuable sales, so a system that allows you to do it quickly and cleanly has to be worth considering.
The patented metallic resin is applied to the subfloor, left to dry for 60 minutes and covered with magnetised Karndean Designflooring products. You can lift and replace tiles at will to give the ultimate in flexible interior design.
See how it works here:
March 4, 2012 Leave a comment
These LED wallpapers from Architects Paper are a great innovation and will make quite an impression in the right environment.
The paper has LED lights embedded within a circuit board design.
The designer comments, ”The LED wallpaper offers very thrilling possibilities to illuminate rooms: Dimmed, enigmatic light hardly revealing where the shine is coming from or an urban vibrating atmosphere – to mention only a few options.
It’s magic! A big advantage also is that the LED wallpaper can be hung in more or fewer strips and lengths according to the architecture and furnishing of a room. Interior designers have the choice.”
See more on Trendir.
February 18, 2012 1 Comment
Spiral Cellars has launched a retractable round glass trap door, featuring a motorised action which drops one of the panels before swivelling under a fixed panel. Finished in satin polished stainless steel and sturdy glass it is the ultimate addition to a slick modern interior.
They say, ‘Cellars are sunk into the untapped earth beneath a house, working by using the earth’s natural attributes and a clever ventilation system, and can easily be installed into existing rooms or as part of an extension.’
For those that collect fine and drinking wine but don’t have the room to store it this is a great solution, holding up to 1,870 bottles.
Find out more about these great space saving solutions here.
February 5, 2012 Leave a comment
Camenzind Evolution, a Swiss interior design agency that focusses upon ‘emotional comfort’ and how it influences our living and working environments, has designed a rather unusual new office interior for Unilever’s headquarters in Switzerland.
This interesting interior design has been created to inspire the highest levels of creativity and innovation. What do you think?
See a complete range of images on Contemporist.
Photography by Soguel Fotograf
December 30, 2011 Leave a comment
EgeCarpets has launched their “Out of Nature” digital print carpet collection with the aim of ‘allowing the beauty of nature indoors, right into your interior design scheme’.
These great digital print designs are available in wall-to-wall or custom sizes and in stone, wood or tile effects.
An interesting statement piece for any home.
See more of these great designs here.
November 26, 2011 Leave a comment
David Lynch, filmaker and artist, has applied his creativity to designing a Paris nightclub, Silencio.Opening last September it is inspired by the identically named Club Silencio, which is a key location in his critically acclaimed film noir from 2001, Mulholland Drive.
This follows his exploration into music last year when he released his first vocal single, Good Day Today, but designing a nightclub is a complete departure for the 65-year old.
To see and read more visit Blueprint
October 15, 2011 Leave a comment
Zaha Hadid Architects has designed the new Roca London Gallery located in Chelsea Harbour. Roca is a leading bathroom brand which, has developed many technologically advanced products that continue to inspire the industry in design.
See more of the new showroom on Contemporist
Photography by Luke Hayes
November 17, 2010 Leave a comment
The Temporium is set to be London’s hottest new retail space. It will open next month for 10 days only on the prestigious Brompton Road from 9th to 19th December and according to Dezeen, ‘the Temporium is set to excite, inspire and delight in equal measure.’
The store will bring together some of the UK’s most exciting design-led brands. From fashion and fine jewellery, to watches, ceramics, glassware, books, furniture, lighting and more, The Temporium will offer a diverse range of stylish and innovative products for the discerning shopper.
Get down to Brompton Road for some great design in December.
See more on Dezeen
October 30, 2010 Leave a comment
Refin has introduced the Terraviva tile collection which adds a great focal point to any home. Designer Massimiliamo Adami plays with ceramic with distinctive the cracks down the center and according to Refin, signifies “the passing of time and the traces it leaves on its way.” Tiles are available in a palette of colors and finishes, from light to dark, and matte to glossy.
To find out more click here
October 2, 2010 Leave a comment
Dulux’s Let’s Colour campaign has been extended by mural painter Matt W Moore ,creating a series of ‘live painting performances’ in Marseille, Lyon and Paris. Let’s Colour launched in the spring and is a global campaign from Dulux/AkzoNobel based on a concept to stage events in different cities in which Dulux paint is used to brighten up a neighbourhoods thereby “adding colour to people’s lives”.
See more here
October 2, 2010 Leave a comment
The winners of the Blueprint Awards at 100% Design have been announced. In a very competitive year the Best New Product award went to Nathalie Dewez for her piece Linea light and the Most Promising Talent at 100% Futures award was given to Daniel Emma Studio.
See more of about the winners and their work on Blueprint.
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